FULL FLIGHT! SpaceX Starship IFT-3
The Launch Pad・8 minutes read
Winds are favorable for launch with no technical issues reported, the super heavy booster successfully ignited its Raptor engines and initiated the hot staging maneuver before the ship continued into space with nominal performance.
Insights
- The launch of the super heavy booster has been successful, with the Raptor engines ignited and systems operating nominally, indicating a smooth trajectory for the spacecraft.
- A hot staging maneuver is scheduled to occur shortly, followed by the booster returning to Earth while the ship continues its journey into space with optimal performance, showcasing the efficiency and coordination of the launch team.
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Recent questions
What is the current status of the launch?
Winds are cooperating, no technical issues reported.
What happens during the hot staging maneuver?
The booster engines shut down, and the ship is ignited for the space journey.
Are the Raptor engines functioning properly?
Raptor engines ignited on super heavy booster, trajectory and systems nominal.
Where is the booster headed after the hot staging maneuver?
The booster is on its way back to the Gulf of Mexico.
How is the ship performing in space?
The ship is continuing into space with nominal performance.
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Summary
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Smooth launch with nominal performance achieved
- Winds are cooperating for launch, no technical issues reported
- Launch countdown initiated, team given go-ahead
- Raptor engines ignited on super heavy booster, trajectory and systems nominal
- Hot staging maneuver to be performed in 90 seconds
- Booster engines shut down, ship ignited for space journey
- Booster on way back to Gulf of Mexico, ship continuing into space with nominal performance
